Fairfax County property record for 521 Merlins Ln, Herndon, VA 20170
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,525 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Nov 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $8,289 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 011-3-04-0187 |
| Primary APN | 011-3-04-0187 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,392 sqft |
| Basement Area | 504 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Entry |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,525 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 300 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 140 sqft |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 140 sqft |
| Balcony | Balcony |
| Balcony Area | 84 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 0113 04 0187 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 521 MERLINS LN |
| City | HERNDON |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 20170-3123 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RPC(RES PLANNED COMMUNITY |
| Legal Description | HUNTERS CREEK LT 187 SEC 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | HUNTERS CREEK |
| Legal Lot Number | 187 |
| Jurisdiction | FAIRFAX VA |
| Township / Civil Division | DRANESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 480802 |
521 Merlins Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 1988.
Source: Fairfax County records, as of October 1, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 521 MERLINS LN, HERNDON, VA 20170-3123 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 9, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 9, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0007193715 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 521 Merlins Ln was $8,289.
Source: Fairfax County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Fairfax County |
| Municipality | Herndon Town |
| Unified School District | Fairfax County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,289.00 | $581,310 Land $233,000 Building $348,310 | $581,310 Land $233,000 Building $348,310 |
| 2023 | $7,724.00 | $556,320 Land $223,000 Building $333,320 | $556,320 Land $223,000 Building $333,320 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 521 Merlins Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 7, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 521 Merlins Ln is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 99% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 419 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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